A safe space where you can talk, heal, and feel heard
If you’re feeling weighed down by depression, anxiety, or the effects of difficult experiences like violence, discrimination, or racism, you don’t have to face it alone.
For over 40 years, we’ve been offering free counselling for women on low incomes in Islington and North London boroughs, to help women start a journey of healing, recovery and rebuild. Our service is culturally sensitive, which means we listen with care to your story, your background, and, where possible, in your own language. Our 1-to-1 counselling is offered in 13 languages, including Somali, Bengali, Urdu, Farsi, Hindi, German, Kurdish, Albanian and Turkish. This is your space to feel safe, supported and truly understood.
At the Maya Centre you’ll find the chance to regain your voice, make your own choices, and take back control of your wellbeing and life.
Join our gentle 8-week holistic space for women. Facilitated by Aditi Kaushiva from Move to Thrive.
Date: 5 February – 26 March 2026 (8 weeks)
Time: 11:30am – 12:45pm
Frequency: Every Thursday
Location: 48 Despard Rd, London N19 5NW
So many women have found comfort and support with us – here are just a few of their stories
On March 5th, we held a special open evening to celebrate International Women’s Day 2026 and to honour the memory of Annabel Rook, the late cofounder of MamaSuze.
Margaret Bluman has been part of The Maya Centre’s story for over two decades. From serving as a trustee in the early 2000s, to becoming Chair of Trustees for five years, to cofounding the mind–body therapies
As we celebrate International Volunteers Day, we’re delighted to spotlight Marina, a dedicated and talented volunteer at The Maya Centre.
If you’re in immediate danger, we’ve provided contacts for urgent support.
